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31673Sports Reference Logo11/2: Empire Writes Back- New York Giants Almost Traded Hakeem Nicks In 2013http://empirewritesback.com/2016/11/02/new-york-giants-almost-traded-hakeem-nicks-2013/
We take a look back at when the New York Giants almost traded wide receiver Hakeem Nicks away in 2013.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Glyscx2J54
The New York Giants stayed pat at the NFL Trade Deadline, a common theme. Unlike the other sports, where the trade deadline is almost a holiday for f2016-11-02 07:37:429/18: Last Word on Sports- Sam Shields&#8217; Last Big Hithttp://lastwordonprofootball.com/2016/09/18/sam-shields-last-big-hit/
Sam Shields' Last Big Hit ; Green Bay Packers corner back Sam Shields registered his fifth documented concussion leaving questions of is this it?
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2016-09-18 17:39:507/29: Detroit Jock City- DeAndre Levy on Non-Football Injury List is Worryinghttp://detroitjockcity.com/2016/07/29/deandre-levy-non-football-injury-list-worrying/
As the injuries mount, DeAndre Levy&#039;s future with the Detroit Lions is in question.
There was a time that some fans legitimately wanted the Detroit Lions to re-sign Justin Durant over DeAndre Levy. At that point in his career, Levy had shown flashes of being a great player, but he wasn&#039;t 2016-07-29 23:37:127/25: ESNY- Anthony Davis Applies For Reinstatement; Will The New York Giants Pursue Him?http://elitesportsny.com/2016/07/25/anthony-davis-applies-for-reinstatement-will-the-new-york-giants-pursue-him/
The New York Giants lost out on Eugene Monroe when he retired this past week, but there may be another game-changing option out there instead.Â I&#8216;m not sure what&#8217;s going in San Francisco these days, but it&#8217;s amazing how many of their players have called it quits earlier than expec2016-07-25 16:40:186/14: NFL Spin Zone- San Francisco 49ers: Good, Bad and More for 2016http://nflspinzone.com/2016/06/14/san-francisco-49ers-good-bad-and-more-for-2016/
It has been anything golden for the recent editions of the San Francisco 49ers. Can Chip Kelly turn this sinking ship around sooner than later?
The start of the regular season is less than three months away (September 8). This week, mandatory minicamps began for the other 25 teams that didn&#032016-06-14 12:39:135/31: EndZone Score- Walter Thurmond officially retires from the NFLhttp://www.endzonescore.com/walter-thurmond-officially-retires-nfl/39130
This morning, defensive back Walter Thurmond announced his retirement from the NFL. After 6 NFL seasons, former Eagles, Giants and Seahawks DB Walter Thurmond is retiring at the age of 28, according to source. â Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) May 31, 2016 Thurmond played six seasons in the NFL afte2016-05-31 16:37:075/5: Factory of Sadness- Cleveland Browns Draft Picks Signal A Strategic Changehttp://factoryofsadness.co/2016/05/05/cleveland-browns-draft-picks-signal-strategic-change/
The Cleveland Brownsdraft is in the books, as the new front office make their first selections in charge, and the players drafted signal a positive change in team culture.
The Cleveland Browns 2016 NFL Draft was far removed the days of Ray Farmer and Mike Pettine, and that fact alone can be nothing2016-05-05 07:37:485/4: ProFootballRumors.com- 49ers&#8217; Michael Wilhoite Signs RFA Tenderhttp://www.profootballrumors.com/2016/05/49ers-michael-wilhoite-signs-rfa-tender
49ers linebacker Michael Wilhoite has become the latest restricted free agent to sign his contract tender from his team, according to a team release from the Niners. The one-year deal will set Wilhoite up to earn a non-guaranteed base salary of $1.671MM for the 2016 season. Wilhoite, 27, started all2016-05-04 14:41:274/19: Russell Street Report- Round 4 Could Define The Ravens Drafthttp://russellstreetreport.com/2016/04/19/nfl-draft/round-4-could-define-the-ravens-draft/
Four Picks in Round 4 Could Make or Break Draft By now most of you are mock drafted to death. Youâve seen mocks from many analysts and most of those analysts have provided multiple versions of their mocks, nearly always &#8230; Continue reading &#8594;
The post Round 4 Could Define The Ravens Draf2016-04-19 19:38:304/13: NFL Spin Zone- NFL: Concussion Proof Helmets Won't Save Footballhttp://nflspinzone.com/2016/04/13/nfl-concussion-proof-helmets-wont-save-football/
Football is a gruesome game. It is also one of the most watched and anti**** sporting event for fans and players on a weekly basis.
In 1869 the game of modern football began with a combination of soccer and rugby, two sports that did not use helmets. The method of tackling involved wrapping,2016-04-13 15:36:584/4: NFL Spin Zone- 2016 NFL Draft: Scooby Wright an Underrated Prospecthttp://nflspinzone.com/2016/04/04/2016-nfl-draft-scooby-wright-underrated-prospect/
The NFL Combine and team Pro Day can sky-rocketan average player up the draft boards. It can also adversely affect aplaymakerwho is better suited for game day. Let&#039;s take a look at one 2016 NFL Draft prospectthat falls in the latter category.
Scooby Wrightâs impressive resume includes be...2016-04-04 12:40:313/29: Inside the Pylon- San Francisco 49ers Team Needshttp://insidethepylon.com/nfl/2016-nfl-draft/2016/03/29/san-francisco-49ers-team-needs/
The 2016 NFL season begins now, with 32 teams scheming to knock off the reigning champion Denver Broncos. The NFL Draft is just around the ...
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2016-03-29 10:39:053/28: KC Kingdom- Kansas City Chiefs: Husain Abdullah Announces Retirementhttp://kckingdom.com/2016/03/28/kansas-city-chiefs-husain-abdullah-announces-retirement/
The Kansas City Chiefs are losing another safety today. Husain Abdullah announced his retirement due to health concerns specifically related to concussions.
The Kansas City Chiefs are going to need some safety help and re-signing free agent safety Husain Abdullah is no longer going to be an option.2016-03-28 11:37:273/23: NFL Spin Zone- Oakland Raiders: Best Draft Options on Day 3http://nflspinzone.com/2016/03/23/oakland-raiders-best-draft-options-day-3/
What could possibly make general manager Reggie McKenzie look smart among his peers? Itâs something heâs already doneâfind starting-caliber players in the fourth to seventh rounds in the draft.
Yes, believe it or not the Oakland Raiders scout team does their due diligence in passi...2016-03-23 12:36:563/21: NFL Spin Zone- San Francisco 49ers: Quiet Times for This Bay Area Teamhttp://nflspinzone.com/2016/03/21/san-francisco-49ers-quiet-times-for-this-bay-area-team/
From playoff contender under head coach Jim Harbaugh to also-ran as of late, the San Francisco 49ers have fallen on hard times and who knows when they plan on getting up.
Can you hear the crickets chirping?
Itâs been a very docile offseason for both San Francisco 49ers general manager Tren...2016-03-21 11:36:593/19: Golden Gate Sports- San Francisco 49ers: Recapping Some Past Early Round Draft Pickshttp://goldengatesports.com/2016/03/19/san-francisco-49ers-recapping-some-past-early-round-draft-picks/
The San Francisco 49ers have a Top-Ten pick in the upcoming the 2016 NFL Draft â but have a spotty and sometimes frustrating history with picks that high.
For the San Francisco 49ers, there are a number of ways they can go with their first round pick. But any way they go, fans desperate t...2016-03-19 22:36:413/12: Golden Gate Sports- San Francisco 49ers' 2016 Season Already Looks Hopelesshttp://goldengatesports.com/2016/03/12/san-francisco-49ers-2016-season-already-looks-hopeless/
Just a year ago, the San Francisco 49ers were in the midst of one of the most disastrous offseasons in NFL history.
Head coach Jim Harbaugh was let go after feuding with General Manager Trent Baalke and CEO Jed York. Potential Hall of Famers Justin Smith and Patrick Willis retired. Willis&#039; rep2016-03-12 15:36:392/28: KC Kingdom- Kansas City Chiefs: Alex Smith Trade Three Years Laterhttp://kckingdom.com/2016/02/28/kansas-city-chiefs-alex-smith-trade-three-years-later/
On February 27th, 2013, the Kansas City Chiefs traded for Alex Smith. It changed the Chiefs franchise, as it gave them a reliable quarterback and put the team in a position to win.
It doesn&#039;t seem like it&#039;s been that long since Alex Smith became a member of the Kansas City Chiefs, but Sat2016-02-28 07:36:392/22: NFL Spin Zone- San Francisco 49ers: 5 Questions That Are Worth Askinghttp://nflspinzone.com/2016/02/22/san-francisco-49ers-5-questions-that-are-worth-asking/
It wasn&#8217;t that long ago that the San Francisco 49ers were in the midst of the conversation when it came to Super Bowl contenders. Oh, how times have changed. Slowly but surely, we are getting to the teams in the NFC. We promise. Welcome to Part 7 of our annual 32-part series. We&#8217;...2016-02-22 15:38:592/16: NFL Spin Zone- Chicago Bears 2016 NFL Draft: 5 First-Round Optionshttp://nflspinzone.com/2016/02/16/chicago-bears-2016-nfl-draft-five-first-round-options/
The Chicago Bears are coming off back-to-back double-digit loss seasons. How can they help themselves the most in this spring&#039;s NFL draft? The Chicago Bears had a less than impressive 6-10 campaign last season. Their rebuilding efforts were clearly in full effect so it is not like there we...2016-02-16 18:37:502/8: The Baltimore Wire- Baltimore Ravens: Will Anyone Retire This Offseason?http://thebaltimorewire.com/2016/02/08/baltimore-ravens-will-anyone-retire-this-offseason/
Several of the NFL&#039;s best have decided to retire after this season. Could the Baltimore Ravens lose someoneto retirement? The NFL has a problem. The days of players continuing their careers until their bodies cannot handle the pain or the production is no longer there are slowly disappearin...2016-02-08 15:36:431/27: Factory of Sadness- Tyler Sash: Why The Former Football Player's Death Mattershttp://factoryofsadness.co/2016/01/27/tyler-sash-why-the-former-football-players-death-matters/
We need to remember our favorite players are putting their lives on the line. Situations like former Iowa Hawkeye and New York Giants safety Tyler Sash can occur with other players. It is not often that this site veers away from Cleveland sports or from the Ohio State Buckeyes. In extraordinary cir.2016-01-27 16:37:201/15: NFL Spin Zone- San Francisco 49ers: Chip Kelly, Colin Kaepernick's Final Shots in NFL?http://nflspinzone.com/?p=128221
The San Francisco 49ers coaching hire puts Chip Kelly and Colin Kaepernick on the clock in second chances. The San Francisco 49ers have either made a brilliant hire or a colossal mistake in appointing Chip Kelly as head coach. There&#8217;s no in between with a brilliant football mind, who must coe.2016-01-15 07:37:111/13: NFL Spin Zone- New York Giants: Seven-round 2016 NFL Mock Draft 1.0http://nflspinzone.com/2016/01/13/new-york-giants-seven-round-2016-nfl-mock-draft-1-0/
Jerry Reese is still the general manager for the New York Giants, so the 2016 draft is set to get interesting It&#039;s officially mock draft season, which also means it&#039;s officially time for me to start speculating what the New York Giants will do come May. Last year&#039;s draft was &#38;...2016-01-13 11:37:351/7: NFL Spin Zone- San Francisco 49ers 2016 NFL Draft: 7 Round Mock Drafthttp://nflspinzone.com/2016/01/07/san-francisco-49ers-2016-nfl-draft-7-round-mock-draft/
Losing Jim Harbaugh, Patrick Willis, Frank Gore and Justin Smith broke the San Francisco 49ers in 2015, but the 2016 NFL draft has a plethora of talent to recover. Former San Francisco 49ers&#8217; head coach Jim Tomsula&#8217;s final post-game press conference felt more like a funeral processi...2016-01-07 10:37:4412/31: NFL Spin Zone- D'Brickashaw Ferguson Echoes the Fears of Many after Watching "Concussion"http://nflspinzone.com/2015/12/31/dbrickashaw-ferguson-echoes-fears-many-watching-concussion/
Many current and former players have seen, and reacted to, the movie &#34;Concussion&#34;. The Jets&#039; D&#039;Brickashaw Ferguson is no different. He is hurt, and scared for his future. D&#039;Brickashaw Ferguson has been a stalwart at left tackle for the New York Jets through the years. Since...2015-12-31 11:38:2812/25: EndZone Score- Eric Winston will donate his brain for research purposeshttp://www.endzonescore.com/eric-winston-makes-bold-decision/32812
Eric Winston, the 32-year-old offensive tackle currently playing for the Cincinnati Bengals, is widely respected around the NFL for his work as the president of the NFL Player&#8217;s Association, a position he currently holds. Winston has been an outspoken advocate for concussion research and playe2015-12-25 03:38:0712/25: Inside the Pylon- The Hidden Factor: A Post-Chris Borland NFL Drafthttp://insidethepylon.com/nfl/long-form-editorial/opinion-long-form-editorial/2015/12/25/the-hidden-factor-a-post-chris-borland-nfl-draft/
While the NFL is raking in the cash, a storm is on the horizon. Players are becoming aware of just how dangerous the game they ...
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2015-12-25 00:38:2112/14: Who Dat Dish- Damian Swann: Third concussion for Saints rookie could mean big decisionhttp://whodatdish.com/2015/12/14/damian-swann-third-concussion-saints-rookie-big-decision/
Damian Swann, the New Orleans Saints&#039; fifth-round draft pick this year, reportedly suffered his third concussion of the season during Sunday&#039;s win in Tampa. The rookie cornerback has a big decision to make regarding his NFL career. No injury is good, especially when it&#039;s a traumatic .2015-12-14 17:37:2112/6: Golden Gate Sports- San Francisco 49ers Defeat Chicago Bears In Overtime Thrillerhttp://goldengatesports.com/2015/12/06/san-francisco-49ers-defeat-chicago-bears-overtime-thriller/
The San Francisco 49ers took down the Chicago Bears in an overtime thriller Sunday, winning 26-20 thanks to Blaine Gabbert connecting with Torrey Smith on a 71-yard walk-off touchdown. The San Francisco 49ers, in the same evening that reports broke of members within the organization being willi...2015-12-06 21:37:0312/4: Bear Goggles On- Bears vs Niners: Five Questions with Niner Noisehttp://beargoggleson.com/2015/12/04/bears-vs-niners-five-questions-with-niner-noise/
It&#039;s Bears vs Niners in Week 13. We preview the gamewith Peter Panacy of Niner Noise. It&#039;s December football in Chicago that&#039;s actually interesting. The Week 13 matchup between the Bears and49ers sets up as a much more interesting game than anyone would have predicted before the sea..2015-12-04 14:37:2812/4: The Jet Press- Fantasy Football: Top 5 quarterbacks for Week 13http://thejetpress.com/2015/12/04/fantasy-football-top-5-qb-week-13/
When it comes to fantasy football, make sure to start these top 5 quarterbacks heading into Week 13 NFL action. It seems like yesterday was the start of the regular season, a blink of an eye and were heading into Week 13 of NFL action. As we approach the end of the regular season, we are also o...2015-12-04 13:37:3611/22: Golden Gate Sports- Colin Kaepernick Done For The Year, Done In San Franciscohttp://goldengatesports.com/2015/11/21/colin-kaepernick-done-for-the-year-done-in-san-francisco/
For Colin Kaepernick and the San Francisco 49ers, 2015 has been an unmitigated disaster. Anything that could go wrong has gone wrong, and unbelievably, things only seem to be getting worse. In a move that was shocking to many, the 49ers placed Kaepernick on the injured reserve list, ending his ...2015-11-22 02:37:2611/11: NFL Spin Zone- San Francisco 49ers: Brutal truth shown in midseason gradeshttp://nflspinzone.com/2015/11/11/san-francisco-49ers-brutal-truth-shown-midseason-grades/
If the San Francisco 49ers were a college student, they&#039;d be placed on academic warning and on the way out of their university. Outside of a quick start and some bright spots, it&#039;s been about as bad as expected in the post-Jim Harbaugh era. The grades reveal a harsh reality for a franchise2015-11-11 16:37:0910/17: Golden Gate Sports- San Francisco 49ers' Issues Start At The Tophttp://goldengatesports.com/?p=77352
The San Francisco 49ers are headed in the wrong direction. At 1-4, their record may actually look better than what they truly are. There is plenty of blame to spread around among players and coaches for the lack of execution on the field, but a majority of the blame can be credited to the 49ers...2015-10-17 13:37:3510/8: NFL Spin Zone- New York Giants: Sunday night game a must-winhttp://nflspinzone.com/2015/10/08/new-york-giants-sunday-night-game-must-win/
The New York Giants were thelaughing stock of the NFL for the first two weeks of the NFL season, thanks largely in part to horrendous clock management. Now, the Giants are 2-2, and sitting in prime position to run away with the NFC East. Last week, the team played a smart, fundamentally so...2015-10-08 09:38:0010/5: Golden Gate Sports- Ricky Watters: For His Family, For the Fans, For Footballhttp://goldengatesports.com/2015/10/05/ricky-watters-for-his-family-for-the-fans-for-football/
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. -- After filming a live segment of 49ers Central for Comcast SportsNet Bay Area, Ricky Watters found himself standing in La Capra Coffee, a rather small cafe sitting adjacent to the lobby outside CSN&#039;s headquarters. Along with him was Jay Dela Cruz, the Senior Director of 2015-10-05 18:37:2310/5: Golden Gate Sports- Ricky Watters: For His Family, For the Fans, For Footballhttp://goldengatesports.com/?p=76877
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. -- After filming a live segment of 49ers Central for Comcast SportsNet Bay Area, Ricky Watters found himself standing in La Capra Coffee, a rather small cafe sitting adjacent to the lobby outside CSN&#039;s headquarters. Along with him was Jay Dela Cruz, the Senior Director of 2015-10-05 08:38:5610/1: Lombardi Ave- Green Bay Packers: News, notes, nuggets and 49ers previewhttp://lombardiave.com/2015/10/01/green-bay-packers-news-notes-nuggets-49ers-preview/
San Francisco 49ers Preview: Colin Kaepernick has been the proverbial thorn in the side of the Green Bay Packers over the last few years. He is 3-0, has had a 101.3 passer rating and he has personally run all over the Packers. He also ran for 318 yards, averaging10.3 yards per carry. After so...2015-10-01 22:38:209/19: Still Curtain- Steelers vs. 49ers: Five questions with Niner Noisehttp://stillcurtain.com/?p=58040
The Steelers open their 2015 home schedule on Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers. They&#8217;ll be looking for their first win while the 49ers will be looking to build on their Monday Night Football victory. Football is back on the North S**** Throughout the season Still Curtain will be taki...2015-09-19 10:38:249/17: Still Curtain- Steelers: 4 Reasons Pittsburgh wins against the 49ershttp://stillcurtain.com/?p=57987
The San Francisco 49ers are heading to Pittsburgh to face the Steelers at Heinz Field this Sunday. The matchup is between two of the greatest franchises in the history of football, with the Steelers having ruled the &#039;70s and the 49ers having ruled the &#039;80s. Here&#039;s 4 reasons why the...2015-09-17 11:42:399/16: Inside the Pylon- &#8220;Dead&#8221; Draft Valuehttp://insidethepylon.com/nfl/front-office/2015/09/16/dead-draft-value/
The NFL is obsessed with value:Â Is this quarterback a good value? Does that linebacker provide good value for his contract? Which general manager gets the ...
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2015-09-16 00:39:309/13: CW Sports Blog- Christopher&#8217;s Picks: Week 1https://cwsportsblog.wordpress.com/2015/09/13/christophers-picks-week-1-2015/
NFL&#160;commissioner Roger Goodell phoned in to ESPN Radio&#8217;s Mike &#38; Mike last Tuesday, ready to put another&#160;tumultuous offseason behind him. All offseason, the NFL world&#160;focused on&#160;Tom Brady and the &#8220;DeflateGate&#8221; saga. When the dust settled, Brady&#8217;s&#160;f2015-09-13 10:37:079/5: Zoneblitz.com- Buy or Sell: Carlos Hydehttp://www.zoneblitz.com/2015/09/05/buy-sell-carlos-hyde/
Carlos Hyde ADP: 37.1 RB: 15 For the first time in nine seasons, San Francisco will have a new feature back. Second-year RB Carlos Hyde replaces long-time vet Frank Gore, who left for Indianapolis in the offseason. Last yearâs second-round pick groomed for the job last year, scoring four times on 2015-09-05 08:39:219/3: We Talk Fantasy Sports- 2015 Fantasy Football IDP Breakout Playershttp://www.wetalkfantasysports.com/2015/09/Fantasy-Football-IDP-Breakout-Players.html
View image | gettyimages.comThere are many players that will be given opportunities to ascend in the NFL 2015. Every year Fantasy IDP players are gifted gems off the waiver wire at unexpected times, though knowing which players are in a position to succeed is one way to mitigate the chance of being 2015-09-03 15:36:439/1: SFBay- Film &#8220;Concussion&#8221; set to further awareness of CTEhttp://sfbay.ca/2015/08/31/film-concussion-set-to-further-awareness-of-cte/
The film "Concussion" has the cast, and the timing to bring added awareness to repetitive head trauma.2015-09-01 00:37:008/29: NFL Spin Zone- San Francisco 49ers: If&#x2026;And&#x2026;But for 2015http://nflspinzone.com/2015/08/29/san-francisco-49ers-ifandbut-for-2015/
It&#8217;s simply amazing. We are in the final three days of August and the NFL regular season is a mere dozen days away. Meanwhile, we are nearly finished when it comes to our views for the upcoming NFL season. We have already taken a look at six divisions: The AFC East, AFC North and AFC Sou...2015-08-29 20:38:058/27: EndZone Score- Report: 49ers send Ahmad Brooks home after sexual battery chargehttp://www.endzonescore.com/report-49ers-send-ahmad-brooks-home-after-sexual-battery-charge/24713
The San Francisco 49ers offseason from Hell continued on Wednesday when the team announced they had sent linebacker Ahmad Brooks home following his recent charge for misdemeanor sexual battery. The team is in Denver, conducting joint practices with the Denver Broncos in anti**** of their upcomin2015-08-27 10:38:568/26: Golden Gate Sports- Oakland Raiders Are Literally The Rodney Dangerfield Of The NFLhttp://goldengatesports.com/2015/08/26/oakland-raiders-are-literally-the-rodney-dangerfield-of-the-nfl/
Et tu, EA Sports? The Oakland Raiders have quite literally become the Rodney Dangerfield of the NFL. To paraphrase the late comedian, the Raiders &#8220;don&#039;t get no respect.&#8221; And if there was any argument about that, we can and should go ahead and lay that to rest now, given the release.2015-08-26 16:37:418/25: Golden Gate Sports- Chris Borland Has Started More Controversy for the NFLhttp://goldengatesports.com/2015/08/25/chris-borland-has-started-more-controversy-for-the-nfl/
Despite being retired, Chris Borland is in the spotlight more than ever. The former San Francisco 49ers&#039; linebacker revealed that, during the NFL&#039;s rookie symposium in 2014, a pair Hall of Famers made some controversial remarks to the league&#039;s newbies. In the symposium, two former ...2015-08-25 16:37:338/25: Golden Gate Sports- Chris Borland Has Started More Controversy for the NFLhttp://goldengatesports.com/?p=75376
Despite being retired, Chris Borland is in the spotlight more than ever. The former San Francisco 49ers&#039; linebacker revealed that, during the NFL&#039;s rookie symposium in 2014, a pair Hall of Famers made some controversial remarks to the league&#039;s newbies. In the symposium, two former ...2015-08-25 13:37:528/25: Golden Gate Sports- Chris Borland's Decision To Retire Should Be Respectedhttp://goldengatesports.com/?p=75294
Chris Borland, the San Francisco 49er&#039;s budding star linebacker made his surprising announcement to retire from the NFL after his rookie season more than five months ago now. The decision sent shockwaves throughout the league, and again put the issue of concussions and football safety at the...2015-08-25 11:37:258/24: Phin Phanatic- Cris Carter to NFL rookies: get a fall guyhttp://phinphanatic.com/2015/08/24/cris-carter-to-nfl-rookies-get-a-fall-guy/
Late last week, ESPN released a profile story on former San Francisco 49ers linebacker Chris Borland. In that article, Borland said he was appalled by two prominent NFL retirees&#039; advice of hiring out fall guys to take the blame for any crimes the rookies may commit. On Sunday, NBC&#039;s Pro...2015-08-24 12:37:398/22: Golden Gate Sports- Will Aaron Lynch be a Strong Pass Rusher for the 49ers?http://goldengatesports.com/?p=75257
The 2015 regular season for the San Francisco 49ers will be here soon, and it&#039;s time to stop beating the dead horse of ex-linebackers. At some point, all there is to do is move on from Aldon Smith, Patrick Willis, and Chris Borland. Patrick Willis is one of the greatest 49ers to play the game, 2015-08-22 13:37:448/21: Golden Gate Sports- 3 Things to Watch For In The Next San Francisco 49ers' Preseason Gamehttp://goldengatesports.com/?p=75219
The San Francisco 49ers head into this weekend&#039;s preseason match up against the Dallas Cowboys looking to improve upon many things they did right last week in a 23-10 loss to the Houston Texans. They began the Jim Tomsula era with a loss, but at least it was in a game that doesn&#039;t actually2015-08-21 12:40:048/20: The Landry Hat- Dallas Cowboys: Five questions, San Francisco 49ers previewhttp://thelandryhat.com/?p=86320
One of the great things about working at The Landry Hat, and the FanSided Sports Network, is our access to different experts and writers. Since our network has a site for every NFL team, I&#8217;d thought I&#8217;d get an insider&#8217;s take on the upcoming Dallas Cowboys vs. San Francisco 49ers pr2015-08-20 16:38:398/18: Golden Gate Sports- San Francisco 49ers: Silver Linings from Horrid Offseasonhttp://goldengatesports.com/?p=74603
This year, the San Francisco 49ers had one of the worst offseasons a team could ever have. From front offense to roster, the team looks much different than not only the 2014-15 team, but the team that made it to three straight NFC Championship games and one Super Bowl between 2012-14. It all star...2015-08-18 13:37:468/17: SFBay- The Good, The Bad, The Ugly Of The 49ers Preseason Loss.http://sfbay.ca/2015/08/17/the-good-the-bad-the-ugly-of-the-49ers-preseason-loss/
Jarryd Hayne is proving to be the most dynamic 49ers running back but the receiving corps is looking ugly 2015-08-17 18:36:318/15: Toro Times- Houston Texans game day preview vs. 49ershttp://torotimes.com/?p=45742
It feels like a holiday to most of us as we are finally able to watch our favorite team play in a real game, rather than settling for little clips from practice and reading from other observers. Tonight at 7 p.m. the Houston Texans will kick off their 2015 season with their preseason matchup against2015-08-15 09:37:478/8: Golden Gate Sports- Oakland Raiders Cannot Afford To Roll The Dice On Aldon Smithhttp://goldengatesports.com/?p=74585
If you&#039;re Oakland Raiders GM Reggie McKenzie &#8211; not to mention HC Jack Del Rio and DC Ken Norton Jr. &#8211; it has to be tempting, oh so tempting, to lob a phone call to the recently unemployed Aldon Smith&#039;s agent. There are no doubt, some among the other thirty one teams in the leag2015-08-08 10:39:328/7: BuffaloSox22- Aldon Smith in Trouble Again...Released by 49ers http://buffaloSOX22.com/posts/2990650/aldon-smith-in-trouble-again---released-by-49ers.html
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As I was writing an article about NHL All-Star, Patrick Kane and his rape allegations earlier today I decided to turn on Sports Center for some background noise. &nbsp;Within two minutes 2015-08-07 23:41:338/6: Golden Gate Sports- San Francisco 49ers: 3 Free Agents Who Would Help The Team In 2015http://goldengatesports.com/?p=74485
The San Francisco 49ers are a team that has lost quite a lot of talent this off-season. And as Training Camp opened just last week, the task of filling those holes in the team is once again at the forefront of discussion. The huge free agents from this off-season, players like Ndamukong Suh, Juli...2015-08-06 19:39:408/6: SFBay- Nick Moody looks to fill void in 49ers linebackershttp://sfbay.ca/2015/08/06/nick-moody-looks-to-fill-void-in-49ers-linebackers/
There is an void in the San Francisco 49ers linebacking corps, and third-year linebacker Nick Moody is looking to fill it.2015-08-06 07:38:428/5: EndZone Score- Is Chris Cook no longer a part of the San Francisco 49ers plans?http://www.endzonescore.com/is-chris-cook-no-longer-a-part-of-the-san-francisco-49ers-plans/22876
&#160; With training camp well under way around the NFL, there are reports that the San Francisco 49ers will continue their roster shakeup by cutting veteran cornerback Chris Cook. This comes on the heels of a tumultuous off-season where the Niners have lost key players to retirement includingÂ Patr2015-08-05 14:40:358/5: TheFantasyFix.com- 2015 Fantasy Football Team Preview: San Francisco 49ershttp://thefantasyfix.com/fantasy-football/2015-fantasy-football-team-preview-san-francisco-49ers/
Quarterback The 49ers may have changed head coaches this offseason, but new offensive coordinator Geep Chryst was the team&#8217;s quarterbacks coach for four years so Colin Kaepernick shouldn&#8217;t go under much of a transition this summer. I think it&#8217;s telling that San Francisco departed f2015-08-05 09:38:388/3: NFL Spin Zone- 2015 NFL Predictions: NFC West in-depth previewhttp://nflspinzone.com/?p=101783
The NFC West has been a great division to watch over the past years. They went from being the worst division in football to the best in only a few years. This years dynamics are bound to change again. The St.Louis Rams have a new starting QB who can hopefully actually stay healthy. The Rams seem to 2015-08-03 15:41:228/1: SFBay- NaVorro Bowman ready to hit someone real hardhttp://sfbay.ca/2015/08/01/navorro-bowman-ready-to-hit-someone-real-hard/
The next step in NaVorro Bowman's road to recovery isn't more rehab or exercises designed to strengthen his surgically repaired knee.2015-08-01 05:39:247/30: Detroit Jock City- Detroit Lions 2015 Schedule Preview: San Francisco 49ershttp://detroitjockcity.com/?p=52347
The Detroit Lions will close out the home portion of the 2015 regular season schedule with a game against the San Francisco 49ers in week 16. To check up on the 49ers as they prepare to report to training camp, I got together with Peter Panacy of Niner Noise. Below are my questions followed by hi...2015-07-30 09:39:027/22: Bear Goggles On- Mason Foster Days Until Chicago Bears Season Openerhttp://beargoggleson.com/2015/07/22/mason-foster-chicago-bears/
It&#8217;s still way too many days until the Chicago Bears kickoff the 2015 season at home against the Green Bay Packers, but until then Bear Goggles On will be counting down the days by reviewing each player on the roster. Up next at 53 is inside linebacker, Mason Foster. The Chicago Bears neede...2015-07-22 14:40:277/21: Golden Gate Sports- Finding the Silver Lining in the San Francisco 49ers offseasonhttp://goldengatesports.com/2015/07/21/finding-silver-lining-san-francisco-49ers-offseason/
San Francisco 49ers fans- please, step back from the ledge. For most of the NFL offseason, the Niners have been a po**** punching bag for having a historically bad spring and summer of transactions. After losing linebackers Patrick Willis and Chris Borland to surprising retirements, running back...2015-07-21 17:39:377/19: NFL Spin Zone- 2015 NFL Season's Top 100 Influential People All Wronghttp://nflspinzone.com/2015/07/19/2015-nfl-seasons-top-100-influential-people-wrong/
With so many big names and personalities surrounding the NFL, any top 100 list is sure to incitedebate. But the MMQB&#039;s list of the top 100 most influential people for the 2015 NFL season is controversial and, with all due respect, wrong.Dan Salem and Todd Salem debate in today&#039;s NFL Sports2015-07-19 12:40:157/18: Lombardi Ave- Green Bay Packers: 2015 season prognosticationhttp://lombardiave.com/?p=68590
I figure the Brett Favre &#34;return to the Green Bay Packers fold&#34; has been pretty well covered, both in this publication and others (The NFL Network has all day &#8220;Favre-a-thon.&#8221; Madden must be in seventh heaven). As such, I will spare the readers and not do another. Ther...2015-07-18 13:40:097/17: isportsweb.com- Why the Seattle Seahawks will win the NFC Westhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/isportsweb/~3/pNeaZYkZ1zQ/
The Seattle Seahawks have beenÂ incredibly tough to beat in the last few years. The amount of elite talent they have in their roster is formidable, and only a few teams have the ability to match up with them. In the NFC West, the Seahawks are clearly the most loaded team. That doesn&#8217;t mean the2015-07-17 23:40:477/17: Golden Gate Sports- Are the 49ers' Linebackers Still Elite?http://goldengatesports.com/2015/07/17/are-the-49ers-linebackers-still-elite/
For years the San Francisco 49ers were known for churning out All Pro linebackers. There was no question which team had the best LB corps in the entire NFL. However, it&#039;s been a bumpy year and questions about the once great LB corps are starting to surface. The bumps in the road started ...2015-07-17 16:39:377/17: Chowder and Champions- Patriots Guard Dan Connolly Announces Retirement From NFLhttp://chowderandchampions.com/2015/07/17/patriots-guard-dan-connolly-announces-retirement-from-nfl/
New England Patriots veteran offensive lineman Dan Connolly is walking away from the game of football due to health concerns. After appearing in 100 NFL games over the course of his career, the 32-year-old&#039;s history withconcussions ultimately influenced his decision to retire. Connolly was a...2015-07-17 00:39:137/16: Bear Goggles On- Chicago Bears: Jonathan Bostic A Perfect Fit For New Systemhttp://beargoggleson.com/2015/07/16/chicago-bears-jonathan-bostic-perfect-fit-new-system/
When Jonathan Bostic was drafted out of the University of Florida in the second round of the 2013 NFL Draft, many in Chicago believed he would be the next best linebacker adding to a long history of great players for the Chicago Bears at the position. However, Bostic&#039;s career has not started of2015-07-16 16:40:447/13: Golden Gate Sports- San Francisco 49ers vs. Oakland Raiders: Hyde vs. Murrayhttp://goldengatesports.com/?p=73407
The Oakland Raiders and San Francisco 49ers seem like two teams on very different paths. The Raiders&#039; arrow seems to be pointing up with a retooling of their defense in free agency, the arrival of rookie wide receiver, Amari Cooper, and an overall youth movement. The 49ers&#039; arrow is pointi2015-07-13 12:39:447/11: EndZone Score- San Francisco 49ers season preview: Departures outweigh additions in 2015http://www.endzonescore.com/san-francisco-49ers-season-preview/20435
San Francisco 49ers Season Preview A perennial playoff contender in recent years, the San Francisco 49ersÂ went through a number of impactful changes throughout the off-season. The majority of them left many shocked. Â Key Departures/Additions: Key Departures Key Additions Jim Harbaugh (Head Coach)2015-07-11 23:41:327/7: EndZone Score- Chris Borland resurfaces following retirementhttp://www.endzonescore.com/chris-borland-resurfaces-following-retirement/20132
Following a strong showing during the 2014 NFL season, Chris Borland abruptly walked away from the game of football and announced his retirement. The retirement of Chris Borland was apart of many the San Francisco 49ers will have to somehow overcome in 2015 along with arguably the franchise&#8217;s 2015-07-07 13:38:447/2: NFL Spin Zone- 15 Bold Predictions: No 3.: San Francisco 49ers plummethttp://nflspinzone.com/?p=98110
I understand last year I made the prediction that the Dallas Cowboys would finish below .500.This year the prediction stays the same, just with a different team, as I expect the San Fransisco 49ers to fall into mediocrity. The 49ers began to decline toward the end of last year. Expect the sli...2015-07-02 13:37:337/1: Baller Mind Frame- 49ers O-Line: &#8220;Encountering a Change of Scenery&#8221;http://www.ballermindframe.com/2015/07/01/49ers-o-line-encountering-change-scenery/
It has been a tumultuous rollercoaster for our San Francisco 49ersâ offseason, suffering drastic setbacks and misfortune from both free agency departures andÂ early retirements, preceding the Jim Harbaugh era. The list includes the following (to name a handful): (ILB) PatrickÂ WillisÂ (Retired) (I2015-07-01 12:39:236/29: Bear Goggles On- Chicago Bears: LB Mason Foster Can Make Huge Impacthttp://beargoggleson.com/2015/06/29/chicago-bears-lb-mason-foster-can-make-huge-impact/
New Chicago Bears defensive coordinator Vic Fangio is bringing his 3-4 defense to the Windy City. Underthe same title with the San Francisco 49ers the past four seasons, Fangio led one of the most dominating defensive units of the era. While Fangio leading the Bears&#039; defense is certainly exc...2015-06-29 17:40:266/29: FootballPerspective.com- The 49ers Starting Lineup, 2.5 Years After Super Bowl XLVIIhttp://www.footballperspective.com/the-49ers-starting-lineup-2-5-years-after-super-bowl-xlvii/
On February 3rd, 2013, the Baltimore Ravens defeated the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XLVII. The next day, I compared Jim Harbaugh&#8217;s 49ers to Vince Lombardi&#8217;s Packers, who also lost their first appearance in the NFL title game. San Francisco, which made it to the NFC Championship Ga2015-06-29 00:38:476/28: Golden Gate Sports- Top Five 49ers' Performances of 2014http://goldengatesports.com/2015/06/28/top-five-49ers-performances-of-2014/
2014 is a year that the San Francisco 49ers might want to forget. An extremely disappointing season riddled with injuries and retirements is not something a franchise wants to remember. There weren&#039;t many bright spots during the 2014 season, but the few good moments should be celebrated. Here a2015-06-28 14:39:316/26: NFL Spin Zone- San Francisco 49ers: 5 Key Statshttp://nflspinzone.com/2015/06/26/san-francisco-49ers-5-key-stats/
Summer has officially begun and we are now just 76 days away from the start of the NFL season. We hope you are enjoying our5 Key Statsseries, where we feature the facts and figures that make the game even more interesting. As we know, you can twist the numbers to make them do anything you want and h2015-06-26 17:39:586/26: Golden Gate Sports- San Francisco 49ers Herald The End Of Civilization As We Know Ithttp://goldengatesports.com/?p=72793
As if the San Francisco 49ers&#039; offseason hasn&#039;t been rough enough on them with the massive turnover of the roster and a couple of unexpected retirements. But not only will the 49ers have to figure out how to replace the likes of Justin Smith, Patrick Willis, Chris Borland, and Anthony Davi2015-06-26 14:39:476/25: EndZone Score- The San Francisco 49ers should not be written offhttp://www.endzonescore.com/the-san-francisco-49ers-should-not-be-written-off/19078
The San Francisco 49ers have had quite the nightmare off-season with numerous losses from several key contributors. Some of those players were Pro Bowlers and could be potential Hall of famers. Not many teams would know how to face the predicament of losing the talent the San Francisco 49ers have, b2015-06-25 11:40:326/20: EndZone Score- NFL chief of Health and Safety sees a future with no helmetshttp://www.endzonescore.com/nfl-chief-of-health-and-safety-sees-a-future-with-no-helmets/18649
Thinking of ways to improve the health and safety of players often results in the same discussion; adding equipment to the player to protect them, or enforcing rules to make big collisions illegal. Still another idea is to take away the players helmets to save their heads. Â Wait what? Â The NFL Chi2015-06-20 22:40:336/14: Golden Gate Sports- San Francisco 49ers: Will Kaepernick Be Able To Use His Trump Card?http://goldengatesports.com/?p=72297
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick spent an awful lot of time with former NFL MVP Kurt Warner this offseason. The goal was to teach Kaepernick what it takes to be a successful NFL quarterback &#8211; which is primarily being an effective pocket passer. Warner believes that some progres2015-06-14 10:40:476/13: EndZone Score- Aldon Smith will bring the pain in 2015http://www.endzonescore.com/aldon-smith-will-bring-the-pain-in-2015/18011
Few NFL teams if any, have had the misfortune of the San Francisco 49ers this year. In an outlook full of uncertainty, one constant they will have to turn to is Aldon Smith, who could be a destructiveÂ forceÂ in 2015. It has been well documented over the off-season of all the departures in San Franc2015-06-13 17:40:216/9: Golden Gate Sports- Are The San Francisco 49ers' Offseason Retirements Coincidental?http://goldengatesports.com/?p=72142
Another player, another retirement. San Francisco 49ers right tackle, Anthony Davis became the team&#039;s fourth player to retire this offseason. At age 25, Davis&#039; retirement -- particularly at such a young age -- has only increased doubt about the 49ers&#039; upcoming season. First it was ...2015-06-09 13:39:416/8: Dawg Pound Daily- Cleveland Browns: A good landing spot for Colin Kaepernick?http://dawgpounddaily.com/?p=44453
With everyone who is anyone fleeing the San Francisco 49ers since the team hired first-time head coach Jim Tomsula and promoted Eric Mangini to defensive coordinator, we can&#8217;t help but wonder who will be on the next plane out of the Bay Area. And if that player happens to be quarterback Col...2015-06-08 19:39:536/8: EndZone Score- Darnell Dockett: We will still winhttp://www.endzonescore.com/darnell-dockett-we-will-still-win/17356
New San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Darnell Dockett, believes that despite all of the off-season departures in San Francisco, the 49ers will still find ways to win in 2015. The former long-time Arizona Cardinals fixture,Â took to Twitter and made some reassuring claims about the San Francisco 2015-06-08 13:38:256/8: Golden Gate Sports- Oakland Raiders: 5 Reasons Why It's Okay To Be A Fan Againhttp://goldengatesports.com/?p=72115
The Oakland Raiders have one of the most devout, loyal, and passionate fan bases in all of professional sports. Or as some like to put it &#8211; the most insane and masochistic. And after a decade of losing, it&#039;s not difficult to understand why they might think that. But that&#039;s the...2015-06-08 10:37:296/7: Golden Gate Sports- San Francisco 49ers: Front Office Egos Destroying Franchise's Proud Legacyhttp://goldengatesports.com/?p=72073
Once upon a time, the San Francisco 49ers were the gold standard of the NFL. They were the organization that every other team in the league was chasing. They were they organization every other team envied. But given the way this offseason has shaken out, it is incredibly apparent that those days are2015-06-07 10:37:356/7: Golden Gate Sports- Bradley Pinion Set to Replace Andy Lee as 49ers' Punterhttp://goldengatesports.com/?p=72070
The San Francisco 49ers&#039; revolving door continued to spin on Saturday, as the team traded their punter Andy Lee to the Cleveland Browns for a seventh round pick in 2017. Lee, formerly the longest-tenured 49er, is now the newest Brown. With Lee&#039;s departure, the &#34;open competition&#34; ..2015-06-07 10:37:356/6: SFBay- Anthony Davis, 25, retires from 49ershttp://sfbay.ca/2015/06/05/anthony-davis-25-retires-from-49ers/
49ers tackle Anthony Davis announced his retirement on Friday afternoon, making him the fourth 49er to do so over health concerns.2015-06-06 00:36:296/5: EndZone Score- Anthony Davis of the 49ers has called it quitshttp://www.endzonescore.com/anthony-davis-of-the-49ers-has-called-it-quits/17194
Anthony Davis of the San Francisco 49ers has announced his retirement after five seasons in the NFL. The announcement from the 6&#8217;5&#8243; 323 pounder, is the latest in a string of retirements from 49er players. In this off-season alone, the San Francisco 49ers have had the retirements of sever2015-06-05 19:38:196/4: Golden Gate Sports- NaVorro Bowman: The New Anchor Of The 49ers?http://goldengatesports.com/?p=71916
This past off-season for the San Francisco 49ers has been tumultuous to say the least. For starters, the team mutually parted ways with former head coach, Jim Harbaugh, after a disappointing 8-8 season amidst rumors of locker room tensions. To make matters worse, three critical defensive players ann2015-06-04 11:37:475/30: Golden Gate Sports- Will the 49ers Focus More on Offense or Defense in 2015?http://goldengatesports.com/2015/05/30/will-the-49ers-focus-more-on-offense-or-defense-in-2015/
In recent years, the San Francisco 49ers have been known much more for defense than they have for offense. Led by Jim Harbaugh, the 49ers were a run first team that relied on their defense to keep their opponents&#039; score as low as possible. With the losses they&#039;ve suffered on defense and t.2015-05-30 16:37:255/29: SFBay- NaVorro Bowman tackles painful comebackhttp://sfbay.ca/2015/05/29/navorro-bowman-tackles-painful-comeback/
49ers Linebacker NaVorro Bowman is already making plans to celebrate the end of his grueling rehabilitation.2015-05-29 23:36:295/25: EndZone Score- Glenn Dorsey expects no letdown with the 49ershttp://www.endzonescore.com/glenn-dorsey-expects-no-letdown-with-the-49ers/15919
Count the San Francisco 49ers&#8216; Glenn Dorsey, as a player with great expectations for his team in 2015. NFL.com&#8216;s Connor Orr, posted on Glenn Dorsey&#8217;s latest comments in regards to the level in which he anti**** his team competing for the upcoming season. The timing of his commen2015-05-25 16:38:215/19: Golden Gate Sports- Justin Smith Retires: What's Next For The D-Line?http://goldengatesports.com/2015/05/19/justin-smith-retires-whats-next-d-line/
Monday marked an end to a remarkable 14 seasons in the NFL for Justin Smith. He split his time between the Cincinnati Bengals -- where he began his career -- and finished up with the San Francisco 49ers. Smith&#039;s sad news only adds to a disappointing offseason in terms of 49ers&#039; players ...2015-05-19 13:40:265/19: NFL Spin Zone- Oakland Raiders: Power Shift In The Bay Area?http://nflspinzone.com/2015/05/19/oakland-raiders-power-shift-bay-area/
The Oakland Raiders and San Francisco 49ers are separated by about 40 miles on the map and before last season quite a bit more than that in the standings.After both teams suffered through the 2010, the San Francisco 49ers experienced a resurgence under head coach Jim Harbaugh. The former Chicago ...2015-05-19 08:37:595/19: SFBay- 49ers&#8217; Justin Smith rides off into retirementhttp://sfbay.ca/2015/05/18/49ers-justin-smith-rides-off-into-retirement/
49ers All-Pro defensive end Justin Smith announced his retirement Monday, deepening San Francisco's defensive limbo.2015-05-19 01:36:315/18: NFL Spin Zone- San Francisco 49ers: Not Looking So Finehttp://nflspinzone.com/2015/05/18/san-francisco-49ers-not-looking-so-fine/
Earlier today, the San Francisco 49ers made official something that was rumored months ago. But that doesn&#8217;t mean that the retirement of five-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Justin Smith hurts the team any less. &#8220;Justin is the consummate professional whose impact on this organizatio...2015-05-18 17:37:525/17: SFBay- 49ers rookies under contract and ready to rollhttp://sfbay.ca/2015/05/17/49ers-rookies-under-contract-and-ready-to-roll/
49ers Head Coach Jim Tomsula says his rookies are already building a rapport before heading into training camp.2015-05-17 05:37:555/14: Lombardi Ave- Green Bay Packers: 2015 could be year of the 'Cardiac Pack'http://lombardiave.com/2015/05/14/green-bay-packers-2015-season-schedule/
Just how good will the Green Bay Packers be in 2015? The schedule is brutal, especially in the second half when they play six of 10 on the road. So, with that said, let&#039;s take a run through the schedule. &#8230; And on to the Green Bay Packers&#039; 2015 schedule ... &#38;amp...2015-05-14 17:39:125/14: EndZone Score- Reasons the Seattle Seahawks will be more dangerous in 2015http://www.endzonescore.com/reasons-the-seattle-seahawks-will-be-more-dangerous-in-2015/15026
If you are a fan of the Seattle Seahawks you have a legitimate right to be excited about 2015. Let&#8217;s harp on reasons the Seattle Seahawks will be more dangerous in 2015. After coming within a yard of capturing back to back Super Bowls a few months back, the Seattle Seahawks are poised to make 2015-05-14 14:38:455/13: NFL Spin Zone- San Francisco 49ers: Signing Lance Briggs still a good idea?http://nflspinzone.com/2015/05/13/san-francisco-49ers-signing-lance-briggs-still-good-idea/
Tuesday came and went without mention that the San Francisco 49ers picked up ex-Chicago Bears linebacker Lance Briggs. Whispers resumed this past Monday that the team was still interested him after nearly two months of rumors on the potential signing. Is San Francisco still considering adding a vete2015-05-13 09:38:545/12: EndZone Score- Justin Smith to discuss future with San Francisco 49ershttp://www.endzonescore.com/justin-smith-to-discuss-future-with-san-francisco-49ers/14871
The future ofÂ Justin SmithÂ might become clearer this week as he decides whether to return to the San Francisco 49ers for the 2015 season or to hang up the cleats. According to NFL.com GM Trent Baalke told SiriusXM NFL radio that he is planning on meeting with Smith on Wednesday and Thursday to fig2015-05-12 16:39:055/12: Golden Gate Sports- San Francisco 49ers: Signing Briggs Would Be The Wrong Movehttp://goldengatesports.com/2015/05/12/san-francisco-49ers-signing-briggs-would-be-the-wrong-move/
The San Francisco 49ers are desperate for some help. They&#039;ve hung out the &#8220;Help Wanted&#8221; sign and are apparently interested in talking to anybody and everybody who has played linebacker in the last twenty years. At least, it sort of seems that way. It&#039;s understandable ...2015-05-12 11:37:435/12: Golden Gate Sports- Lance Briggs Remains a Target for the 49ershttp://goldengatesports.com/2015/05/12/lance-briggs-remains-target-49ers/
If there is one position that has gained a lot of attention this offseason for the San Francisco 49ers, it has been the linebacking corps. After losing Dan Skuta to the Jacksonville Jaguars, and Patrick Willis and Chris Borland to retirement, the team needed to be proactive. It&#039;s safe to say th2015-05-12 10:37:215/5: EndZone Score- Predicting the over/under for each NFL teams season win total: NFC Westhttp://www.endzonescore.com/predicting-the-overunder-for-each-nfl-teams-season-win-total-nfc-west/14184
After going over the over/under for the NFC East yesterday, today I will be going over the NFC West home of the St. Louis Rams, Arizona Cardinals, San Francisco 49ers and Super Bowl runner-up Seattle Seahawks. Let&#8217;s dive on in! Here&#8217;s a link to all the over/under odds. Arizona Cardinals:2015-05-05 21:38:304/30: Lombardi Ave- 2015 NFL Draft: Should the Green Bay Packers Consider Landon Collins as ILB?http://lombardiave.com/2015/04/30/2015-nfl-draft-green-bay-packers-consider-landon-collins-ilb/
The 2015 NFL Draft has finally arrived as every team is making their final preparations ahead of the beginning of events tonight in Chicago. Most teams have their draft boards ready, but may still be making some final evaluations to avoid making the wrong pick and setting a franchise back. Ted...2015-04-30 16:39:204/30: Golden Gate Sports- San Francisco 49ers: Will They Strike it Rich In The NFL Draft?http://goldengatesports.com/2015/04/30/san-francisco-49ers-draft-will-strike-rich-nfl-draft/
Let&#039;s be honest, the offseason hasn&#039;t been pleasant one for the San Francisco 49ers. In the past months, the team has lost a total of eight players due to free agency, retirement and legal issues. And top of it, there is still no word about whether Justin Smith will return or not. The N...2015-04-30 15:38:264/29: Sports Out West- NaVorro Bowman returns to practicehttp://www.sportsoutwest.com/2015/04/29/navorro-bowman-returns-to-practice/
The San Francisco 49ers haven&#8217;t exactly had a smooth offseason, but the team did get an encouraging sign of things to come Tuesday. All-Pro linebacker NaVorro Bowman returned to practice, marking the first time he&#8217;s stepped on the field since sustaining a serious knee injury in the NFC C2015-04-29 11:39:004/25: SFBay- Raiders phone lines &#8216;always open&#8217; on draft tradeshttp://sfbay.ca/2015/04/24/raiders-phone-lines-always-open-on-draft-trades/
Jack Del Rio and Reggie McKenzie weren't about to give away their big board.2015-04-25 02:36:394/23: Lombardi Ave- Green Bay Packers 2015 NFL Draft: Breaking down the inside linebacker prospectshttp://lombardiave.com/2015/04/23/green-bay-packers-2015-nfl-draft-breaking-inside-linebacker-prospects/
The2015 NFL Draftis closing in upon us, and in a little over a week we&#039;ll finally get to see how this whole draft picture plays out and who theGreen Bay Packerswill add to their roster. In anti**** ofthe draft, I put together my position-by-position rankings, taking a close look at t...2015-04-23 07:38:464/22: Golden Gate Sports- San Francicso 49ers Official 2015 Schedule Releasedhttp://goldengatesports.com/2015/04/22/san-francicso-49ers-official-2015-schedule-released/
On Tuesday, the NFL released every team&#039;s official 2015 schedule. We already knew who each team would be playing, but now we know when and where they will be playing as well. The San Francisco 49ers will not have an easy time in 2015. According to a measurement that predicts 2015 win totals ...2015-04-22 14:37:454/19: NFL Spin Zone- San Francisco 49ers: 5 Best Offseason Moveshttp://nflspinzone.com/2015/04/19/san-francisco-49ers-5-best-offseason-moves/
There were 12 playoffs teams and five other clubs that finished the 2014 season with winning records that didn&#8217;t qualify for the postseason. We bring this up because those are the 17 teams we have already previewed in our 5 Best Offseason Moves series to date. Now we get to the remaining...2015-04-19 22:38:234/16: NFL Spin Zone- San Francisco 49ers: Best option with the 15th pick?http://nflspinzone.com/2015/04/16/san-francisco-49ers-best-option-15th-pick/
The San Francisco 49ers performed well statistically last season, notching a measly eight wins. After losing a ton of talent this offseason, who must the 49ers select with the 15th pick in the NFL Draft? Dan Salem and Todd Salem debate in today&#039;s NFL TD Sports Debate. Two brothers from New York2015-04-16 12:38:134/15: NFL Spin Zone- San Francisco 49ers: Expectations for NaVorro Bowman?http://nflspinzone.com/2015/04/15/san-francisco-49ers-expectations-navorro-bowman/
Inside linebacker has become a big concern heading into 2015 for the San Francisco 49ers. The sudden exits of Patrick Willis and Chris Borland were unexpected, and now the team is left with a couple of players with little experience and NaVorro Bowman, who is coming back from a major injury. H...2015-04-15 09:38:184/12: The Backup Punter- 2015 NFL Mock Draft, version 4.0http://thebackuppunter.com/2015/04/12/2015-nfl-mock-draft-version-4-0/
The 2015 NFL Draft is creeping up, so it&#8217;s time for the latest instalment in The Backup Punter Mock Draft series. Â Entering the offseason, I made a promise to limit myself to five mock drafts, and that&#8217;s what it will be following a final release the week of the draft. Â At a certain poi2015-04-12 10:39:294/9: Niner Noise- Darnell Dockett: The Hero San Francisco Needshttp://ninernoise.com/2015/04/09/darnell-dockett-the-hero-san-francisco-needs/
This offseason has been a tough one for our 49ers. First, head coach Jim Harbaugh and the team come to a &#34;mutual agreement&#34; that released him from his contract and then saw him sign on to coach his alma mater the University of Michigan. Then out of nowhere the heart and soul of the defense..2015-04-09 13:39:024/3: Lombardi Ave- On the road again: Green Bay Packers road opponents will be a challengehttp://lombardiave.com/2015/04/03/on-the-road-again-green-bay-packers-road-opponents-will-be-a-challenge/
Our own Freddie Boston today took a look at the five most anti**** matchups for the Green Gay Packers this coming season, highlighting games against the Seattle Seahawks, Detroit Lions, San Francisco 49ers, Dallas Cowboys and Denver Broncos. Three of those games will be on the road &#8230; an...2015-04-03 19:38:184/3: Lombardi Ave- Green Bay Packers: 5 most anti**** games of 2015http://lombardiave.com/2015/04/03/green-bay-packers-5-anticipated-games-2015/
In the NFL and for the Green Bay Packers, every victory is crucial and every loss is a setback. Each year, however, there are a few highly anti**** games that stand out before the season starts. For the Green Bay Packers, there will be no shortage of storylines heading into the 2015 sea...2015-04-03 08:38:204/1: Golden Gate Sports- San Francisco 49ers NFL Draft Outlook Post Free Agencyhttp://goldengatesports.com/2015/04/01/san-francisco-49ers-nfl-draft-outlook-post-free-agency/
What started with a Jim Harbaugh departure for the San Francisco 49ers has now turned into one of the most entertaining offseasons in the NFL. Defensive coordinator Vic Fangio was also let go, and he has now signed on to run the defense with the Chicago Bears. Ed Donatell, the former defensive backs2015-04-01 12:38:023/29: Golden Gate Sports- San Francisco 49ers' Mock Draft Roundup: Trenches Galorehttp://goldengatesports.com/2015/03/29/san-francisco-49ers-mock-draft-roundup-trenches-galore/
The NFL Draft is just about a month away, and the San Francisco 49ers will be looking to hit a home run in order to make up for the series of losses the team has suffered through the offseason. The experts at NFL.com and CBS.com have both released the latest versions of their mock drafts, including 2015-03-29 16:37:143/26: Golden Gate Sports- How Should the 49ers Approach the Dilemma at ILB?http://goldengatesports.com/2015/03/26/how-should-the-49ers-approach-the-dilemma-at-ilb/
A month ago the San Francisco 49ers were sitting pretty at the top of the league with the best linebacker corps in the league. With Patrick Willis and NaVorro Bowman in the middle with Chris Borland backing them up, it appeared the 49ers were set on in the inside for many years to come. Unfortuna...2015-03-26 15:38:003/26: The Backup Punter- Michigan&#8217;s Jack Miller retires, fearing concussionshttp://thebackuppunter.com/2015/03/26/michigans-jack-miller-retires-fearing-concussions/
Jack Miller, the 21 year old starting center Â for the Michigan Wolverines football team, has decided to walk away from the game of football. Â Miller made the decision earlier this month, and in a conversation with ESPNÂ on Wednesday he admitted that the long-term impact of concussions played heavi2015-03-26 12:40:333/25: With the First Pick- NFL Draft 2015: San Francisco 49ers Team Needshttp://withthefirstpick.com/2015/03/25/nfl-draft-2015-san-francisco-49ers-team-needs/
The San Francisco 49ers have been a team heading in the wrong direction this offseason, a trend that will have to change with the 2015 NFL Draft. For more on the 49ers remaining needs and general draft outlook, I got together with Niner Noise&#039;s Doug Totten. Below are my questions followed by...2015-03-25 10:38:143/24: Baller Mind Frame- Chris Borland to Return Signing Bonushttp://www.ballermindframe.com/2015/03/24/chris-borland-to-return-signing-bonus/
After one year of play Chris Borland decide that the health risks of continuing in the NFL didnât outweigh the reward, so after a promising rookie season, Borland has called it quits. For those of you thinking this was Borland making a cash-grab and heading for the hills you might want to reserve 2015-03-24 12:40:203/24: 49ersSpin- Report: 49ers interested in free agent LB Erin Hendersonhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/49ersSpin/~3/4pYqqbYPna0/report-49ers-interested-in-free-agent.html
Free agent linebacker Erin Henderson was out of the league last season. He was busted for drunk driving twice in one year from January 2013 to January 2014 and released by the Vikings in February of 2014 before being slapped with a four-game suspension at the start of last season. Henderson worked o2015-03-24 00:36:133/23: EndZone Score- 2015 NFL mock draft 1.0http://www.endzonescore.com/2015-nfl-mock-draft-1-0/10524
As I venture into the world of mock drafts, there are a few things I look at. Free agent acquisitions, team needs, my &#8220;big board&#8221;, and team tendencies. This, of course, is not an exact science. If it were, anyone that had ever done a mock draft would be fired because, well, none of us [&2015-03-23 17:47:133/23: NFL Spin Zone- San Francisco 49ers: Lance Briggs worth a look?http://nflspinzone.com/2015/03/23/san-francisco-49ers-lance-briggs-worth-the-look/
The San Francisco 49ers are down to NaVorrow Bowman, Michael Wilhoite, Nick Moody, and Shayne Skov at the inside linebacker position following the shock retirement decisions from Patrick Willis and Chris Borland, as well as an injury to Chas Thomas. Bowman should be back to his best after missing th2015-03-23 14:38:253/23: The Jet Press- Should My Son Play Football?http://thejetpress.com/2015/03/23/should-my-son-play-football/
With the recent retirements of Chris Borland, Jake Locker and Jason Worilds while in their primes, the stories of the horrors that former NFL and college players endure after their careers are over, and the knowledge that modern science learns about the effects of concussions on the brain, I had ...2015-03-23 12:37:383/23: Still Curtain- Steelers MMQB: NFL Offseason Newshttp://stillcurtain.com/2015/03/23/steelers-mmqb-nfl-offseason-news-62/
What We Learned This Week in the NFL Offseason: Chris Borland retires after one season in the NFL Raiders pull Raider move; sign Trent Richardson Out of work NFL players workout in Veteran Combine Wes Welker, Michael Crabtree among FA&#8217;s still looking for a team Browns front-runners...2015-03-23 10:38:033/21: NFL Spin Zone- Indianapolis Colts: Grading Nate Irving Dealhttp://nflspinzone.com/2015/03/21/indianapolis-colts-grading-nate-irving-deal/
The Indianapolis Colts made a couple of notable additions to their front seven earlier this offseason by signing veterans Trent Cole and Kendall Langford, and they made another key upgrade yesterday when they decided to sign inside linebacker Nate Irving. According to ESPN&#039;s Josina Anderson, th2015-03-21 15:39:463/21: The Baltimore Wire- Baltimore Ravens: Which Former Raven will be Most Missed?http://thebaltimorewire.com/2015/03/21/baltimore-ravens-former-raven-will-missed/
I know it&#039;s difficult to deviate from the craziness that is March Madness right now, but I thought I&#039;d touch on a few things going on in the Baltimore Ravens camp. TheRavensare an eclectic mix of key players returning,while others have moved on. Some moves make sense, some tug at our fo...2015-03-21 14:37:263/18: NFL Spin Zone- 5 Reasons Chris Borland's Retirement Won't Hurt the NFLhttp://nflspinzone.com/2015/03/18/5-reasons-chris-borlands-retirement-not-beginning-end-nfl/
The would-be second year star linebacker for the San Francisco 49ers, Chris Borland, has recently retired from the NFL at age 24. He cited long-term health effects as his reasoning for hanging up his cleats after a sensational rookie season. Some people believe that his retirement is an example o...2015-03-18 11:41:353/18: Golden Gate Sports- Chris Borland: Players React to His Stunning Decisionhttp://goldengatesports.com/2015/03/18/chris-borland-players-react-to-his-stunning-decision/
On Monday, San Francisco 49ers&#039; linebacker Chris Borland made a shocking announcement, as he declared to ESPN&#039;s &#34;Outside the Lines&#34; that he would retire at 24 years old, and after just one NFL season. He cited his main reason for hanging up his cleats at such a young age to be hi..2015-03-18 10:40:443/18: NFL Spin Zone- Does NFL early retirement hurt football?http://nflspinzone.com/2015/03/18/nfl-early-retirement-hurt-football/
Does NFL early retirement hurt football? Many young players chose to move on this offseason, a trend that will change the NFL dramatically. Change is good. Dan Salem and Todd Salem debate in today&#039;s NFL TD Sports Debate. Two brothers from New York yell, scream and debate the NFL and sports. ...2015-03-18 09:38:303/18: FootballPerspective.com- Chris Borland and Playing Only One NFL Seasonhttp://www.footballperspective.com/chris-borland-and-playing-only-one-nfl-season/
Late Monday night, 49ers linebacker and tackling machine Chris Borland announced that he was retiring due to concerns over the toll a longer career would have on his mind and body. Anyone can give a #hottake on this situation, but not everyone can come up with a list of the top players who played fo2015-03-18 00:35:553/17: Who Dat Dish- New Orleans Saints Draft Prospects: Who Dat Nation Weighs Inhttp://whodatdish.com/2015/03/17/new-orleans-saints-draft-prospects-who-dat-nation-weighs-in/
As the selection process approaches, there are endless possibilities for first-round choices regardingNew Orleans Saints draft prospects. After making several surprising trades last week, the Black and Gold are now stacked with picks in the 2015 NFL Draft. Assuming Sean Payton and company stay pu...2015-03-17 16:39:093/17: Lombardi Ave- Chris Borland: Retirement continues **** trend in the NFLhttp://lombardiave.com/2015/03/17/chris-borland-retirement-continues-frightening-trend-in-the-nfl/
It was nearly a year ago that fans of the Green Bay Packers were upset because the team hadn&#039;t taken the steps to improve their inside linebacking corps by drafting University of Wisconsin grad Chris Borland. Today, everyone is still scratching their heads over the fact that after just a sin...2015-03-17 14:38:223/17: Horseshoe Heroes- With Borland, NFL Concussion Controversy Reaching Forefronthttp://horseshoeheroes.com/2015/03/17/with-borland-nfl-concussion-controversy-reaching-forefront/
The NFL is facing increased concerns over the safety of the sport from its own players. While the future of football is safe for the foreseeable future, there is modern day research and statistics conducted over concussions and repeated head trauma now available to players, and we are starting to se2015-03-17 11:38:333/17: The Backup Punter- Chris Borland retires at 24, NFL reaching tipping point with CTEhttp://thebackuppunter.com/2015/03/17/chris-borland-retires-at-24-nfl-reaching-tipping-point-with-cte/
Ask any NFL general manager for one player that they regret not selecting in the 2014 NFL Draft, and you&#8217;ll hear the name Chris Borland. Â In his rookie year, the third round pick from Wisconsin starred in the absence of Patrick Willis, whose recent retirement seemed to position Borland for a 2015-03-17 08:40:013/17: Sports Out West- Chris Borland retires from 49ers amid health issueshttp://www.sportsoutwest.com/2015/03/17/chris-borland-retires-49ers-health-issues/
San Francisco 49ers linebacker Chris Borland has informed the team that he&#8217;s retiring from the NFL after his rookie campaign, according to CSNBayArea.com.Â The decision comes after Borland discussed long-term health issues associated with football with his family. He told ESPN&#8217;s Outside2015-03-17 08:36:033/17: NFL Spin Zone- NFL: Chris Borland Retirement a Sign of Things to Comehttp://nflspinzone.com/2015/03/17/nfl-chris-borland-retiring-in-prime-the-sign-of-things-to-come/
&#34;Player safety? Roger Goodell needs to stop changing the game that we love.Heshouldn&#039;t sacrifice a defender&#039;s ability to make a play.&#34; &#34;Why don&#039;t we just remove contact altogether? This is stupid. It&#039;s football. The players know whatthey&#039;resigning up for....2015-03-17 07:38:053/17: NFL Spin Zone- San Francisco 49ers: NFL impact of Chris Borland's retirementhttp://nflspinzone.com/2015/03/17/san-francisco-49ers-nfl-impact-chris-borlands-retirement/
A dismal offseason for the San Francisco 49ers was treated with another huge blow on Monday night. Linebacker Chris Borland, who was just a rookie last season, retires from the NFL at the age of 24. While it impacts the 49ers greatly, this news isn&#039;t all just about them. Borland&#039;s retir...2015-03-17 06:37:513/17: Dairyland Express- San Francisco stunner: Former Wisconsin Badgers star Chris Borland retireshttp://dairylandexpress.com/2015/03/17/san-francisco-stunner-former-wisconsin-badgers-star-chris-borland-retires/
After just one season with the San Francisco 49ers, linebacker Chris Borland&#8212;a former star for the Wisconsin Badgers&#8212;announced Monday night he is retiring from the NFL. Borland told ESPN&#8217;s Outside the Lines that concerns about the long-term effects of repetitive head trauma led ...2015-03-17 02:39:393/17: SFBay- Borland pulls plug on reeling 49ershttp://sfbay.ca/2015/03/16/borland-pulls-plug-on-reeling-49ers/
To protect himself from a life-altering hit, ILB Chris Borland delivered a crippling blow to the 49ers.2015-03-17 01:37:143/16: EndZone Score- BREAKING: Chris Borland Retireshttp://www.endzonescore.com/breaking-chris-borland-retires/10189
This has been a rough week for the San Francisco 49ers. Patrick Willis and Justin Smith announced their retirement last week. Today, it was revealed that Chris Borland, a third round pick in last year&#8217;s draft, is going to retire as well. Borland, a Kettering, Ohio native, told ESPN&#8217;s &#82015-03-16 22:40:353/15: Golden Gate Sports- San Francisco 49ers: Gore and Willis Thankfulhttp://goldengatesports.com/2015/03/15/san-francisco-49ers-gore-and-willis-thankful/
With recent comments made by Pablo Sandoval, including his early on-set of dementia regarding former teammates, hearing a player praise his former team is a breathe of fresh air. Since their respective departures from the San Francisco 49ers, both Frank Gore and Patrick Willis have had good things t2015-03-15 10:38:493/13: Golden Gate Sports- Where Do the 49ers Go From Here?http://goldengatesports.com/2015/03/13/where-do-the-49ers-go-from-here/
Just a mere week ago, the San Francisco 49ers were in a much different position. With free agency and the new year starting on Tuesday, the 49ers are hardly the same team as they were seven days ago. Last Friday, Patrick Willis wasn&#039;t retiring, Frank Gore was still going to be a 49er,...2015-03-13 15:40:013/9: SFBay- Willis retirement hits 49ers in the guthttp://sfbay.ca/2015/03/09/willis-retirement-hits-49ers-in-the-gut/
Patrick Willis' decision to retire casts an unforeseen cloud over a defensive unit already in flux.2015-03-09 17:36:353/9: Sports Out West- Patrick Willis, Justin Smith retiring from 49ershttp://www.sportsoutwest.com/2015/03/09/patrick-willis-justin-smith-retiring-from-49ers/
In a shocking development, the San Francisco 49ers are about to lose two of their defensive cornerstones. Per reports, both inside linebacker Patrick Willis and defensive end Justin Smith are set to announce their retirements from the NFL. While Smith had been contemplating calling it a career, Will2015-03-09 12:36:023/9: The Backup Punter- Patrick Willis reportedly retiring from football. Pardon me?http://thebackuppunter.com/2015/03/09/patrick-willis-reportedly-retiring-from-football-pardon-me/
Patrick Willis of the San Francisco 49ers still seems like a young man in this game at 30 years old. Â He has been one of the most dominant inside linebackers that this generation has seen, and this morning, word broke that San Francisco is bracing themselves for his retirement. Â How quickly things2015-03-09 11:41:163/9: NFL Spin Zone- Arizona Cardinals: Target 49ers linebacker Michael Wilhoitehttp://nflspinzone.com/2015/03/09/arizona-cardinals-target-49ers-linebacker-michael-wilhoite/
Almost unarguably the biggest need on the Arizona Cardinals&#8217; roster is the inside linebacker position. Larry Foote is now a member of the Cardinals&#8217; coaching staff, Daryl Washington&#8217;s situation is very murky and Kevin Minter has not progressed like the franchise had hoped when t...2015-03-09 06:38:352/20: Inside the Pylon- Doing the Wrong Thing: Salary Cap Crampshttp://soshcentral.com/blog/2015/02/20/doing-the-wrong-thing-salary-cap-cramps/
Just as teamsÂ can win the offseason, theyÂ can certainly lose it through a series of bad signings, trades, and cap mismanagement. David McCullough takes a look ...
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2015-02-20 00:40:072/15: Golden Gate Sports- San Francisco 49ers' Rookies: Taking a Look Back at the 2014 Rookie Classhttp://goldengatesports.com/2015/02/15/san-francisco-49ers-rookies-taking-look-back-2014-rookie-class/
With the 2015 NFL Draft getting closer and closer, now seems like the perfect time to take a look at the San Francisco 49ers&#039; 2014 rookie class. Leading up to the 2014 NFL season, the 49ers had been to three consecutive NFC Championship Games, and a Super Bowl under the tutelage of head coac...2015-02-15 18:38:171/29: Golden Gate Sports- 49ers Have Only One Elite Player, According to Pro Football Focushttp://goldengatesports.com/2015/01/29/49ers-one-elite-player-according-pro-football-focus/
True or false? The San Francisco 49ers have only one elite player on their roster. True or false? The 49ers were six above-average players away from contending for the Super Bowl this season. According to Pro Football Focus, both of these statements are true. Pro Football Focus recently releas...2015-01-29 11:37:181/20: NFL Spin Zone- Vic Fangio a home-run hire for Chicago Bearshttp://nflspinzone.com/2015/01/20/vic-fangio-home-run-hire-chicago-bears/
The Chicago Bears have completely revamped their organization after being one of the most disappointing teams in the NFL last season, and they&#039;ve built a strong foundation on the defensive side of the ball with their two major additions to the coaching staff. John Fox, who was once a great defe2015-01-20 12:38:241/14: Dairyland Express- Green Bay Packers C Corey Linsley, S Ha Ha Clinton-Dix honoredhttp://dairylandexpress.com/2015/01/14/green-bay-packers-c-corey-linsley-s-ha-ha-clinton-dix-honored/
The Green Bay Packers landed a pair of standout first-year performers on the Pro Football Writers of America&#8217;s NFL all-rookie team. Center Corey Linsley and safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix were voted to the team. Linsley, a fifth-round pick out of Ohio State, beat out six other rookie cente...2015-01-14 06:38:201/9: Sports Out West- San Francisco 49ers 2014 team award winnershttp://www.sportsoutwest.com/2015/01/09/san-francisco-49ers-2014-team-award-winners/
The 2014 NFL season is over for the San Francisco 49ers, and most involved will probably want to forget the injury-riddled, drama-filled campaign. While, unfortunately, many of the lows overshadowed the good that occurred, there were still some players who deserve accolades for their performances.Â 2015-01-09 08:36:041/6: Arch Authority- St. Louis Rams Closing Evaluations: What Grades Do the Linebackers Receive?http://archauthority.com/2015/01/06/st-louis-rams-closing-evaluations-grades-linebackers-receive/
The St. Louis Rams had an interesting year at the linebacker position, which began on a sour note. The team began the year with only five linebackers on the roster, and the three starters (the only three who were getting action from scrimmage), particularly outside &#039;backers Alec Ogletree and Jo2015-01-06 15:36:521/6: Sports Out West- Vic Fangio deserves to be the next head coach of the 49ershttp://www.sportsoutwest.com/2015/01/06/vic-fangio-deserves-to-be-the-next-head-coach-of-the-49ers/
Sometimes when making choices in life, we get caught up with the sexy, flashy option, rather than the most practical one. It&#8217;s natural for anyone to be tempted to take the extravagant route, especially if you&#8217;re concerned with what people will think. It will be interesting to see which p2015-01-06 15:36:1112/31: The Viking Age- Anthony Barr Named To Sports Illustrated All-Rookie Teamhttp://thevikingage.com/2014/12/31/anthony-barr-named-sports-illustrated-rookie-team/
Sports Illustrated revealed their All-Rookie Team today in an article posted by Doug Farrar. There are a lot of talented players on the team, but only one player from the Minnesota Vikings made their list on the defensive side of the ball. That man was linebacker Anthony Barr. Anthony Barr only p...2014-12-31 15:39:4612/29: 12th Man Rising- The 49ers-Seahawks rivalry will never be the samehttp://12thmanrising.com/2014/12/29/49ers-seahawks-rivalry-will-never/
As 49ers safety Craig Dahl ran over to Jim Harbaugh to give him the ball he intercepted to seal a 20-17 victory over the Cardinals, my heart melted. I have never been a Jim Harbaugh fan since his days at Stanford (his 2007 Stanford team beat the then-number one ranked USC Trojans, my favorite col...2014-12-29 20:40:1912/29: Golden Gate Sports- Jim Harbaugh: Head Coach of Michigan, Winner of 49ers Turf Warhttp://goldengatesports.com/2014/12/29/jim-harbaugh-head-coach-michigan-winner-49ers-turf-war/
Jim Harbaugh rode into the lavender sunset with his head held high following yesterday&#039;s 20-17 victory over the playoff-bound Arizona Cardinals. It wasn&#8217;t his 44 wins or countless memories as Captain of the San Francisco 49ers that created this euphoria, nor was it a successful foray i...2014-12-29 20:37:5812/24: Baller Mind Frame- Sonny&#8217;s NFL Picks: Awards Editionhttp://www.ballermindframe.com/2014/12/24/sonnys-nfl-picks-awards-edition/
&#160; The NFL season has wound down and now only one week remains. If you pay any attention to my NBA journalistic endeavors, youâd know that last week I broke down the NBAâs MVP race in completely premature fashion. Well, before the NFL season began I promised myself that I would patiently wai2014-12-24 17:41:3912/20: NFL Spin Zone- Arian Foster vs. Baltimore Ravens run D a key matchuphttp://nflspinzone.com/2014/12/20/arian-foster-vs-baltimore-ravens-run-d-key-matchup/
The Baltimore Ravens won&#039;t have Haloti Ngata until the postseason,so it will be interesting how the run defense does tomorrow in an extremely difficult test against Arian Foster and the Houston Texans. If it wasn&#039;t for DeMarco Murray&#039;s terrific year with the Dallas Cowboys, we would b2014-12-20 15:38:5712/19: Sports Out West- 49ers Week 16 primer: Playing for pridehttp://www.sportsoutwest.com/2014/12/19/49ers-week-16-primer-playing-for-pride/
It will be interesting to see how the San Francisco 49ers respond to playing the first meaningless game in the Jim Harbaugh era. Now that the team is mathematically eliminated from the playoffs, all eyes will shift to Harbaugh, and what his future (or lack there of) will be with the franchise. All s2014-12-19 08:36:0512/18: SFBay- Frank Gore &#8216;on pace&#8217; to play Saturdayhttp://sfbay.ca/2014/12/18/frank-gore-on-pace-to-play-saturday/
Jim Harbaugh said Frank Gore is moving through concussion protocol toward playing in Saturdayâs game.2014-12-18 23:36:3112/16: The Landry Hat- Dallas Cowboys: Five Final Thoughts About The Eagles Winhttp://thelandryhat.com/2014/12/16/dallas-cowboys-five-final-thoughts-eagles-win/
1. The Dallas Cowboys Showed A Lot of Heart If you&#039;ve been a Dallas Cowboys fan for any reasonable amount of time, Sunday night&#039;s rollercoaster of a game probably seems all to common place for this current iteration of America&#039;s Team. In fact, if you are anything like me, you fully e.2014-12-16 19:40:1812/16: Sports Out West- Would Pete Carroll Miss Jim Harbaugh in the NFC West?http://www.sportsoutwest.com/2014/12/16/would-pete-carroll-miss-jim-harbaugh-in-the-nfc-west/
The Seattle Seahawks&#8217; 17-7 victory over the San Francisco 49ers could mark the end of an era in the rivalry between the two. There is plenty of speculation among members of the media and fans that Jim Harbaugh could be leaving San Francisco at the end of the season. While the 49ers are unlikel2014-12-16 08:35:5912/15: SFBay- Seahawks finish off 49ers&#8217; playoff hopeshttp://sfbay.ca/2014/12/14/seahawks-finish-off-49ers-playoff-hopes/
For the second straight year, the 49ers season was effectively ended in Seattle.2014-12-15 00:36:3312/15: Jim Zorn's Lemma- Game 14: Seahawks 17, 49ers 7 &#8212; &#8216;Hawks Get Breaks, Winhttp://jimzornslemma.com/2014/12/game-14-seahawks-17-49ers-7-hawks-get-breaks-win/
Well, it took a few fortuitous roughing calls and half the 49ers roster going out with injury, but eventually the Seahawks built up an insurmountable lead and won fairly comfortably. The play that most people will remember from this game &#8230; Continue reading &#8594;2014-12-15 00:36:2612/14: Golden Gate Sports- 49ers Out of the Playoffs With Loss to Seattlehttp://goldengatesports.com/2014/12/14/49ers-playoffs-loss-seattle/
The San Francisco 49ers needed to travel to Seattle and beat the Seahawks in order to stay alive in the playoff race. It looked like they had a chance early, but injuries and the typical second half slump had something to say about that. The 49ers tried to tread water for as long as they could, but 2014-12-14 21:37:3012/13: Golden Gate Sports- Keys to the Game: 49ers at Seahawkshttp://goldengatesports.com/2014/12/13/keys-to-the-game-49ers-seahawks/
Battered and facing their season&#039;s final hurrah, the San Francisco 49ers travel to Seattle to face the red-hot Seahawks in a division game that traditionally carries more weight this late in the year. Seattle will look to dispose of the 49ers with ease, something they&#039;ve done quiet effe...2014-12-13 20:37:4712/13: Emerald City Swagger- Seattle Seahawks Vs. San Francisco 49ers Position-By-Position Previewhttp://emeraldcityswagger.com/2014/12/13/seahawks-49ers-position-position-preview/
Seahawks Vs. 49ers Position-By-Position Preview: Quarterback Russell Wilson continues to improve, averaging 222 yards over his last four games with six TD&#039;s and zero INT&#039;s. Colin Kaepernick, on the other hand. somehow managed to lower his career numbers against Seattle during theThanksgiv.2014-12-13 18:37:0212/12: NFL Spin Zone- Seattle Seahawks Friday Fades: Russell Wilson, Doug Baldwinhttp://nflspinzone.com/2014/12/12/seattle-seahawks-friday-fades-russell-wilson-doug-baldwin/
The Seattle Seahawks embarrassed the rival San Francisco 49ers on Thanksgiving in what was supposed to be a heated battle, and neutral observers will hope that the 49ers can put up more of a fight. I wouldn&#039;t anti**** that happening, as the 49ers must travel to Seattle for this Sunday afterno2014-12-12 18:39:0512/12: Sports Out West- 49ers Week 15 primer: It could get ugly in Seattlehttp://www.sportsoutwest.com/2014/12/12/49ers-week-15-primer-it-could-get-ugly-in-seattle/
Week 14 had to be rock bottom&#8230;right? It can&#8217;t much worse than losing by double digits to an Oakland Raiders team that was 1-11 coming in, and had just been destroyed the previous week 52-0. It can&#8217;t get much worse than your franchise quarterback looking completely lost,Â as he eit2014-12-12 08:36:3912/6: Emerald City Swagger- Seattle Seahawks Vs. Philadelphia Eagles Position-By-Position Previewhttp://emeraldcityswagger.com/2014/12/06/seattle-seahawks-vs-philadelphia-eagles-position-position-preview/
Seahawks Vs. Eagles Position-By-Position Preview: Quarterback We will kick off this Seattle Seahawks vs. Philadelphia Eagles Position-By-Position Preview with an easy one. As we all saw in New York, Mark Sanchez is a system quarterback. He has beenmaking good decisions with the ball so far in Phila.2014-12-06 13:36:5512/5: Dairyland Express- Aaron Rodgers Named NFC Offensive Player Of Novemberhttp://dairylandexpress.com/2014/12/05/aaron-rodgers-named-nfc-offensive-player-november/
Quarterback Aaron Rodgers of the Green Bay Packers has thrust himself to the head of the class in conversations about the NFL&#8217;s Most Valuable Player award and his November had a lot to do with it. Rodgers was named the NFC Offensive Player of the Month for November after guiding Green Bay t...2014-12-05 01:44:3712/4: SFBay- Raiders Murray cleared to play against 49ershttp://sfbay.ca/2014/12/04/raiders-murray-cleared-to-play-against-49ers/
ALAMEDA â The Oakland Raiders have who appears to be their missing weapon back.2014-12-04 04:36:3012/3: 49ersSpin- 49ers place Patrick Willis on season ending injured reserve//feedproxy.google.com/~r/49ersSpin/~3/_FGOQUqz9iU/49ers-place-patrick-willis-on-season.html
The 49ers have officially brought linebacker Patrick Willisâs season to an end.Shortly after reports on Tuesday indicated that Willis would need season-ending toe surgery, the 49ers announced it.The 49ers have gotten used to life without Willis in the last two weeks and theyâve learned that rook2014-12-03 08:36:0611/25: Golden Gate Sports- Why the 49ers Should Switch To A 4-3 Defensehttp://goldengatesports.com/2014/11/25/49ers-switch-4-3-defense/
Since the arrival of Jim Harbaugh and Vic Fangio, the San Francisco 49ers have consistently been among the elite defenses in the entire National Football League. Spearheaded by a philosophy predicated on eliminating the opponent&#039;s rushing attack, Fangio has been able to build arguably the most 2014-11-25 22:37:3411/21: Sports Out West- 49ers Week 12 Primer: Will the offense wake up?http://www.sportsoutwest.com/2014/11/21/49ers-week-12-primer-will-the-offense-wake-up/
It&#8217;s almost comical to think that the general consensus before the season started was that the San Francisco 49ers&#8217; offense might have to carry a depleted defensive unit through most of the season. The sentiment would have been even stronger if you knew at the time that Patrick Willis wo2014-11-21 08:36:1111/19: Golden Gate Sports- NFC West Power Rankings: Week 12http://goldengatesports.com/2014/11/19/nfc-west-power-rankings-week-12/
#4: The St. Louis Rams (4-6): With recent wins over the 49ers, Seahawks, and Broncos, the Rams are back on the map. They&#039;ve gained momentum by attacking the quarterback with Robert Quinn and feeding the hot hand of rookie running back Tre Mason. Wide receiver Kenny Britt has re-emerged a...2014-11-19 20:39:5011/18: Golden Gate Sports- Chris Borland - 2014 Defensive Rookie of the Year?http://goldengatesports.com/2014/11/18/chris-borland-defensive-rookie-year/
Chris Borland will be named Defensive Rookie of the Year for the 2014 NFL season. Now that I&#039;ve got your attention, let&#039;s try out another prediction: Borland is the most valuable player on the 49ers. Before you negate my predictions and chalk it up as shock-value-for-page-views fodde...2014-11-18 11:40:0411/16: SFBay- Five picks help lift 49ers past Giantshttp://sfbay.ca/2014/11/16/five-picks-help-lift-49ers-past-giants/
The San Francisco 49ers bullied Eli Manning and the New York Giants into five turnovers to escape the Big Apple with a 16-10 victory Sunday morning.
Aldon Smith returned to action as he and LB Aaron LynchÂ harassedÂ Manning into&#8230;2014-11-16 18:36:5911/16: Golden Gate Sports- 49ers Stay Alive With Win vs. Giantshttp://goldengatesports.com/2014/11/16/49ers-stay-alive-win-vs-giants/
The San Francisco 49ers played their second consecutive east coast game with this game against the New York Giants. While the game looked ugly at times, the 49ers stay alive in the playoff race by earning their second straight win by a score of 16-10. The 49ers seemingly dominated the game, b...2014-11-16 16:40:0511/14: Sports Out West- 49ers Week 11 primer: The return of Aldon Smithhttp://www.sportsoutwest.com/2014/11/14/49ers-week-11-primer-the-return-of-aldon-smith/
It&#8217;s been a trying season for the San Francisco 49ers, and it seems like even when something good happens, there&#8217;s still an obstacle that needs to be overcome. In a week where the team prepared to welcome back Aldon Smith, they get news that Patrick Willis will miss the rest of the seaso2014-11-14 08:36:3311/11: 49ersSpin- 49ers place Patrick Willis on season ending injured reservehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/49ersSpin/~3/_FGOQUqz9iU/49ers-place-patrick-willis-on-season.html
The 49ers have officially brought linebacker Patrick Willisâs season to an end.Shortly after reports on Tuesday indicated that Willis would need season-ending toe surgery, the 49ers announced it.The 49ers have gotten used to life without Willis in the last two weeks and theyâve learned that rook2014-11-11 17:36:3711/11: SFBay- Willis&#8217; big toe deals Niners big blowhttp://sfbay.ca/2014/11/11/willis-big-toe-deals-niners-big-blow/
The San Francisco 49ers suffered their biggest loss of the season Tuesday morning.2014-11-11 16:37:2211/11: Golden Gate Sports- Patrick Willis' Season Over, Placed On Season-Ending IRhttp://goldengatesports.com/?p=42096
According to Mike Garafolo of Fox Sports 1, linebacker Patrick Willis is &#34;likely to get season-ending surgery&#34; for his injured toe. Following up on @JayGlazer scoop from Sunday, sources tell @FOXSports1 49ers LB Patrick Willis (toe) likely to get season-ending surgery. &#8212; Mike Gar...2014-11-11 13:40:5411/9: SFBay- 49ers tie late then beat Saints in overtimehttp://sfbay.ca/2014/11/09/49ers-tie-late-then-beat-saints-in-overtime/
There was nothing easy about the 49ers' trip to New Orleans Sunday.2014-11-09 19:36:5111/9: Golden Gate Sports- 49ers Win In Overtime Thriller; Break Losing Streakhttp://goldengatesports.com/2014/11/09/49ers-win-overtime-thriller-break-losing-streak/
The 49ers&#039; season was hanging by a thread heading into this game, and even though they looked dead at some points, they willed themselves into a win. The 49ers went into New Orleans and broke their 11 game home win streak by beating the Saints in overtime by a score of 27-24. The 49ers got o...2014-11-09 17:39:4611/7: Golden Gate Sports- 49ers vs Saints: Injury Reports, Headlines, and Morehttp://goldengatesports.com/2014/11/07/49ers-vs-saints-game-preview/
The 49ers vs Saints Week 10 matchup features two NFC hopefuls with 4-4 records. Being said, toss the records aside; these teams are on polar opposites of the spectrum. The Saints have rediscovered their mojo following a poor 2-4 start, while the 49ers -- a team that has been outscored 55-20 durin...2014-11-07 19:40:0511/7: Lombardi Ave- Indirect effect on Green Bay Packers: San Francisco @ New Orleanshttp://lombardiave.com/2014/11/07/indirect-effect-green-bay-packers-san-francisco-new-orleans/
After a week off, it&#039;s good to see the Green Bay Packers coming back from their bye week and looking ready to start off the secondhalf of the season strong. But remember, it won&#039;t just be their games that affects them down the stretch; the games other NFC teams playcan end up mattering ...2014-11-07 08:42:4411/6: Who Dat Dish- Battle Tested: Can Saints RB Mark Ingram Challenge a Tough 49ers Defense?http://whodatdish.com/2014/11/06/battle-tested-can-saints-rb-mark-ingram-challenge-tough-49ers-defense/
There is no doubt that New Orleans Saints RB Mark Ingram has ran the football exceptionally well this year. Even after suffering a broken hand during the second game of the season, the former Heisman Trophy winner bounced back and has continued to pound away on opposing defenses. In just five gam...2014-11-06 18:43:3011/2: Golden Gate Sports- 49ers Lose in Embarrassing Fashion to Rams, Fall to 4-4http://goldengatesports.com/2014/11/02/49ers-lose-embarrassing-fashion-rams-fall-4-4/
There isn&#039;t much to say about the &#34;game&#34; between the San Francisco 49ers and St. Louis Rams. Neither team wanted to win this game, but the 49ers didn&#039;t want to win it more. The Rams leave Levis stadium with a win by the score of 13-10. Many thought the 49ers would come out...2014-11-02 19:40:2210/18: Golden Gate Sports- Keys to the Game: 49ers at Broncoshttp://goldengatesports.com/2014/10/18/keys-49ers-at-broncos/
The 49ers travel to the Mile High City to square off against the Denver Broncos on Sunday. Following a 1-2 start - one rife with turnovers, bad clock management, and zero second half offense - the 49ers have regrouped, and now find themselves with a respectable 4-2 record. Winning their fourth...2014-10-18 17:37:5410/18: Golden Gate Sports- 49ers' Super Bowl Aspirations Hinge on Three Areashttp://goldengatesports.com/2014/10/18/49ers-super-bowl-aspirations-hinge-three-areas/
Every team has aspirations to win the Super Bowl, but only one actually accomplishes it. So far in the NFL season there hasn&#039;t beenone team that has really stood out as the prohibitive favorite. However, I believe the San Francisco 49ers can be this team this season if there is improvement in t2014-10-18 12:37:5710/17: Sports Out West- 49ers Week 7 primer: Can a banged up defense keep up with Peyton Manning?http://www.sportsoutwest.com/2014/10/17/49ers-week-7-primer-can-a-banged-up-defense-keep-up-with-peyton-manning/
You get the sense that at some point, all of the injuries and missing pieces the San Francisco 49ers are currently dealing with on defense will catch up to them. As if being without NaVorro Bowman, Tramaine Brock, Glenn Dorsey, and Aldon Smith wasn&#8217;t enough, now Patrick Willis and Jimmie Ward 2014-10-17 08:36:0610/16: Golden Gate Sports- Injuries Continue To Ravage the San Francisco 49ershttp://goldengatesports.com/2014/10/16/injuries-continue-ravage-san-francisco-49ers/
Every team deals with injuries. Players getting hurt is just part of the game. But for the San Francisco 49ers, it seems like the injury bug has madea nest in their locker room and built a family. Every unit for the 49ers has suffered from injuries so far this season. From offense to defense, fro...2014-10-16 10:38:3310/16: SFBay- Manning a stiff test for young 49ers secondaryhttp://sfbay.ca/2014/10/15/manning-a-stiff-test-for-young-49ers-secondary/
The 49ers look to keep their three-game winning streak alive on the road.2014-10-16 01:36:1410/14: Golden Gate Sports- 49ers Come Back From Behind; Win 31-17 Over Ramshttp://goldengatesports.com/2014/10/13/49ers-come-back-behind-win-31-17-rams/
The San Francisco 49ers started slow and were down 14-0 early to the St. Louis Rams, but were able to score 24 unanswered points that led to a 31-17 win. The 49ers were in enemy territory, but were able to silence the crowd after a fast start by the Rams. Colin Kaepernick had one of the best...2014-10-14 00:37:548/28: Golden Gate Sports- 49ers Finally Get Rolling In Win Over Texanshttp://goldengatesports.com/2014/08/28/san-francisco-49ers-49ers-finally-get-rolling-win-texans/
The San Francisco 49ers traveled down south this week to face the Houston Texans in their fourth and final preseason game. They finally played how most people expected them to play as they demolished the Texans by a score of 40-13. Tired of being criticized, the 49ers&#039; backups played excelle...2014-08-28 23:38:048/24: Golden Gate Sports- San Francisco 49ers: 49ers Finally Find the End Zone In Win Over Chargershttp://goldengatesports.com/2014/08/24/san-francisco-49ers-49ers-finally-find-end-zone-win-chargers/
After murmurs of struggles in meaningless games surfaced, the San Francisco 49ers finally tasted victory in the preseason against the San Diego Chargers. Similar to last year, the 49ers didn&#039;t score a touchdown in either of the first two preseason games. The 49ers responded to their critics by 2014-08-24 20:37:388/17: Golden Gate Sports- 49ers Don't Score In Stadium Debut, Fall To Broncoshttp://goldengatesports.com/2014/08/17/san-francisco-49ers-49ers-dont-score-stadium-debut-fall-broncos/
The entire NFL world was watching as the San Francisco 49ers hosted the Denver Broncos. Although this kind of audience is unusual for a week two preseason game, the world was anxious to see the 49ers&#039; brand new stadium. The stadium, named Levi&#039;s Stadium, looked dazzling in the sunlight as 2014-08-17 19:37:528/11: Golden Gate Sports- San Francisco 49ers: Who To Watch For During Preseasonhttp://goldengatesports.com/2014/08/11/san-francisco-49ers-who-to-watch-for-during-preseason/
At this time of year, most fans are experiencing football withdraws. So much so, that they&#039;re willing to watch entire preseason games. Preseason games can be extremely boring if you don&#039;t know what to look for. With one game in the books, here are a few players to keep an eye on. Jimmie...2014-08-11 14:38:028/11: 49ersSpin- Patrick Willis fine with playing either inside linebacker spothttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/49ersSpin/~3/LxL8WxCvDPg/patrick-willis-fine-with-playing-either.html
The 49ers expect to be without linebacker NaVorro Bowman for at least the first six weeks of the regular season as he continues to recover from the torn ACL he suffered in the NFC Championship Game.They arenât sure who will be taking his place in the lineup just yet, though. Michael Wilhoite and2014-08-11 14:36:14